We're Hiring – Assistant Venue Manager
Botanic Bar (QUT Campus Gardens Point)
Full-Time | 35 hours per week (Primarily Mon - Fri) | Evenings & Events

Are you ready to take the next step in your hospitality career? Want to work in a fun, dynamic environment where no two days are the same – and where your leadership truly makes a difference?

We’re on the lookout for an energetic, outgoing, and motivated Assistant Venue Manager to join our team at the QUT Guild, supporting operations across our flagship venues: Botanic Bar at Gardens Point and Grove Bar at Kelvin Grove.

This isn’t just another bar job – it’s a role packed with growth opportunities, where you’ll be mentored, developed, and supported to take on more responsibility and build your career within the Guild and beyond.

🕒 The Schedule:

• Full-time (35 hrs/week) with Time Off in Lieu for any extra hours

• Primarily evening and closing shifts (Primarily Mon–Fri)

• 12% Super contribution

• Flexibility to work some weekends for private functions and Riverstage events

• Typical shifts run from late afternoon to midnight

🔑 Key Responsibilities:

• Up front shift management and ability to run shifts independently

• Ability to manage labour on the floor throughout the shift

• Lead and support our amazing bar team during shifts

• Coach and provide feedback to team members

• Make sure we’re always compliant with RSA and licensing laws

• Full stock controls including ordering and stock take and keep wastage low

• Create a welcoming vibe for patrons and ensure top-tier service

• Help coordinate and deliver exciting events and venue activations

• Be the go-to person for the smooth running of evening operations

📊 KPIs You’ll Own:

• Customer satisfaction and team engagement

• Shift and venue operations run smoothly

• Stock and revenue goals met

• Compliance with RSA and licensing

• Strong staff leadership and performance

🚨 What You’ll Need:

• An Approved Manager’s License (RMVL) or willingness to obtain one

• RSA Statement of Attainment

• Previous experience in a management within a fast-paced hospitality venue

• Strong bar operations knowledge – from cash handling and stock management to delivering top-notch customer service

• A cool head under pressure and a natural leader's confidence

• First Aid/CPR (or willingness to obtain)

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Real career development – with chances to grow into more senior roles

• A vibrant, community-focused team environment

• You’ll help bring events and student life to the next level

• Work somewhere that actually values your ideas, your input, and your energy

If you're passionate about hospitality, love leading a team, and want to grow within a supportive and lively environment, then this is your sign. Come and join the Guild crew!